Pharmacy Assistant

Kaiser Permanente International; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Renton, WA seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists and technicians with stocking, counting, and non-technical duties. Duties include prescription packaging and parcel management under supervision, ensuring patient safety and accurate dispensing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, with a focus on efficient workflow and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand/walk up to 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Non patient facing role with focus on prescription packaging and sorting.
• Ability to work under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Stock, count and label medications; assist with prepackaging and labeling.
• Assist with inventory, filing prescriptions, and processing refills.
• Handle non-professional calls and assist with parcel management.
• Support patient-centered care through collaboration with pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Assistant License (Washington)

Job description

Non patient facing role, mostly packaging and sorting prescriptions. Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 50lbs

Job Summary

Pharmacy assistants provide support to the pharmacists and technicians by stocking, counting and other non-technical duties. May also dispense safe, effective medications to patients, prescription packaging and parcel management. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs functions that support the pharmacists and technicians in the daily workflow of the pharmacy including prepackaging and labeling medications; stocking shelves; counting and pouring medications from stock bottles that have been pulled by licensed or certified staff; filing prescriptions; inventory functions; releasing refill medications and OTC products to patients; processing requests for refills when no changes are needed; handling non-professional phone calls including refill requests from patients; calling prescribers to obtain refill authorization, and prescription packaging and parcel management.
• Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; and taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by staying current on clinical initiatives and priorities.
• Supports and enhances Patient-centered Care efforts by facilitating patient-focused care through a collaborative team approach with patients, pharmacy staff, and other health care professionals.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Assistant License (Washington) required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify specified issues and bring to attention of pharmacists.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of managed care health systems and evidence-based medicine theories.
• One (1) year of experience working in a customer service environment.
• Some college coursework.